Morgaon - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Morgaon is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 85 km from Gondiya. Moregaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Morgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morgaon is 538289. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.83 hectares and falls under the 441701 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Morgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Morgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Morgaon village had a total population of 2,020 people, including 1,006 males and 1,014 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.72%, with male literacy at 88.96% and female literacy at 68.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Morgaon

Morgaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Morgaon

Morgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Morgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Morgaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Morgaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Morgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Morgaon village are given below:

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